He's been playing, but I'm not sure if he's been playing well. He has zero goals and three assists in his last 15 games. He hasn't been a standout on defense or even all that impressive. He really hasn't done much of anything.

The guy that should be scratched is Thornton. There is next to no muscle on Calgary, no Skating Clowns, no cheapshot artists. What do they need Thornton to do? This slot should be used for a hockey player like Paille or Seguin.

While Kampfer has been playing well, I believe tonight's lineup and lines themselves look like our best.Posted by CamOJonasink

Great to see CJ make the right choice with Seguin over Paille.While he may have improved lately,Paille will never be the offensive threat that Seguin is.As far as Kampfer is concerned,I've been saying for awhile that he's reminding me more and more of Hunwick.I hope Boychuck can show CJ he was the right choice because he's been less than stellar this year.

He's been playing, but I'm not sure if he's been playing well. He has zero goals and three assists in his last 15 games. He hasn't been a standout on defense or even all that impressive. He really hasn't done much of anything. The guy that should be scratched is Thornton. There is next to no muscle on Calgary, no Skating Clowns, no cheapshot artists. What do they need Thornton to do? This slot should be used for a hockey player like Paille or Seguin.Posted by Not-A-Shot

I agree about Thornton. I have no idea why he dressed for both Detroit games.

He's been playing, but I'm not sure if he's been playing well. He has zero goals and three assists in his last 15 games. He hasn't been a standout on defense or even all that impressive. He really hasn't done much of anything. The guy that should be scratched is Thornton. There is next to no muscle on Calgary, no Skating Clowns, no cheapshot artists. What do they need Thornton to do? This slot should be used for a hockey player like Paille or Seguin.Posted by Not-A-Shot

Tim Jackman? the guy consistenly gets over 10 fights a year. Probably not a clown to you. Do you have your list of clowns etched in stone somewhere that I could look at so I don't make these mistakes?

He's been playing, but I'm not sure if he's been playing well. He has zero goals and three assists in his last 15 games. He hasn't been a standout on defense or even all that impressive. He really hasn't done much of anything. The guy that should be scratched is Thornton. There is next to no muscle on Calgary, no Skating Clowns, no cheapshot artists. What do they need Thornton to do? This slot should be used for a hockey player like Paille or Seguin.Posted by Not-A-Shot

Regardless of any muscle in the Flames lineup Paille should be playing. The B's have enough muscle without Thornton. Paille brings speed and can play on the pk.When the playoffs start there is no way Thornton should be in the lineup. It makes no sense.

Boychuk would be far more bearable if he could start getting his shots on net. Every time I hear Jack say "Johnny rocket", I know the next words out of his mouth are going to be some reference to how it dented the end boards or glass, because it sure as heck isn't going to be anywhere even close to the net.

i'm all in favor of sitting Thornton and letting Paille and Seguin show how sped can impact the game.Posted by bogie6

I agree Bogie.If someone needs to be punched,Boston has many who can step up and do it.I would have no problem with Paille and Thornton battling for starts but I don't think Seguin should be in any equation with them.He brings far more to the table than either of them.

I don't get all the Thornton bashing. He brings so much more to the table than just actually fighting. He goes into all the dirty areas and has been real effective. He just exudes energy out there and it is contageous. He creates space for everyone and other teams know they'll have to answer up if they decide to take liberties. Seguin should be playing every 4 out of 5. Plug in Paille to give Seguin a rookie breather on that 5th game or if someone gets hurt. I'll give you Paille's speed, but he doesn't do a thing with it. He is what he is and that's unimpressive. Thornton should not even be considered in the topic of healthy scratches.

I don't get all the Thornton bashing. He brings so much more to the table than just actually fighting. He goes into all the dirty areas and has been real effective. He just exudes energy out there and it is contageous. He creates space for everyone and other teams know they'll have to answer up if they decide to take liberties. Seguin should be playing every 4 out of 5. Plug in Paille to give Seguin a rookie breather on that 5th game or if someone gets hurt. I'll give you Paille's speed, but he doesn't do a thing with it. He is what he is and that's unimpressive. Thornton should not even be considered in the topic of healthy scratches.Posted by CamOJonasink

Thornton and Paille are the worst forwards on the team. I know we don't play Detroit again, but thats the type of team that Thornton should not dress against. Teams who dont have goons and barely fight. Although he has scored 8 goals this year and no one expected, it doesnt change that the #1 reason he's part of this organization is to fight.

Come playoff time when even the goonest of teams shy away from fighting, Thornton should not, in any way shape or form, be a regular in the lineup

I don't get all the Thornton bashing. He brings so much more to the table than just actually fighting. He goes into all the dirty areas and has been real effective. He just exudes energy out there and it is contageous. He creates space for everyone and other teams know they'll have to answer up if they decide to take liberties. Seguin should be playing every 4 out of 5. Plug in Paille to give Seguin a rookie breather on that 5th game or if someone gets hurt. I'll give you Paille's speed, but he doesn't do a thing with it. He is what he is and that's unimpressive. Thornton should not even be considered in the topic of healthy scratches.Posted by CamOJonasink

To tell you the truth,if Thornton would finish every check I would go easier on him.I agree that Thornton does more than fight but the threat that he could is still there as a necassary part of his game.Once the playoffs start,the threat is essentially gone(and not really needed).While I like and respect what Thornton does for the team,I would much rather see Seguin play ahead of him.Paille.......not so much.

Boychuk would be far more bearable if he could start getting his shots on net. Every time I hear Jack say "Johnny rocket", I know the next words out of his mouth are going to be some reference to how it dented the end boards or glass, because it sure as heck isn't going to be anywhere even close to the net.Posted by abra-cadaver

I don't get all the Thornton bashing. He brings so much more to the table than just actually fighting. He goes into all the dirty areas and has been real effective. He just exudes energy out there and it is contageous. He creates space for everyone and other teams know they'll have to answer up if they decide to take liberties. Seguin should be playing every 4 out of 5. Plug in Paille to give Seguin a rookie breather on that 5th game or if someone gets hurt. I'll give you Paille's speed, but he doesn't do a thing with it. He is what he is and that's unimpressive. Thornton should not even be considered in the topic of healthy scratches.Posted by CamOJonasink

Yeah we can also give Berg and Krej every 4th or 5th game off, for a centre breather, now that we have 6 centres.

Maybe then again Thorn should dress on the left side a few games, so that he can get his skate on that side to hit the ice more often. Because you can now see that when he puts the pedal down and gets his hop going that before long he will just be going in circles.

The above were sent with extreme sarcasm.

Anyone over the age of 14, that knows anything about hockey should know that Thorn has limited talent and limited skating ability. He has a crazy amount of passion and plays with more heart than probably anyone in the league

BUT,... He should not be dressed over anyone with talent. Noone in the league is afraid of him, he is just a staged fighter for the most part, the rest is a player that plays trying to stir up emotion and does succeed by stirring up the opposition because they get sustained pressure in our end more often than not.

To suggest Giving a rookie playing 10 mins a game a breather, is just so absurd, I am feeling the way Cj looks 90% of the time, flusterred and flabbergasted. I am just like him in that I am out of my depth, no way can I train that monkey to put hte plug back in the pig.(just figure it out.)

In Response to Re: Kampfer and Paille Scratched Tonight : I would prefer to see Sauve over them all, just a speedster that can score threat is just so much more fun.Posted by No4BobbyOrr-GOAT

I would jump for joy if PC gave Sauve a "Hamill esq." look see! Max is tied for the AHL league lead in game winning goals having played half the games. Easily my favorite Bruin prospect who I think is being slowed by having to play down there.